2010-27443 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2010-27443
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,. AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A VOLUNTARY
COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT
PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE,
FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of Miami
Beach and the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida to ensure the public safety of their citizens by
providing adequate levels of police service to address any foreseeable routine or emergency
situation; and
WHEREAS, the existence of, and continuing possibility that there may be the
occurrence of law enforcement problems, and other natural and man-made conditions which
are, or are likely to be, beyond the control of services, personnel, equipment, or facilities of the
City of Miami Beach Police Department and the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to ensure that these law enforcement agencies will have
adequate resources to address any and all of these conditions, to protect the public peace and
safety, and to preserve the lives and property of the people of the City of Miami Beach and the
City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach and the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida have the
authority under Chapter 23 of the Florida Statutes, known as the "Florida Mutual Aid Act," to
enter into the attached Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance Mutual Aid
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby authorize the City
Manager and the City Clerk to execute a Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance
Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the purpose of coordinating
law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid benefit between the City of Miami Beach
and the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /~/fL~, day of July, 2010.
ATTEST:
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida authorizing the City
Manager, and the City Clerk to execute a voluntary cooperation and operational assistance mutual aid
agreement with the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the purpose of coordinating law enforcement
planning, operations, and mutual benefit between the City of Miami Beach and the City of Fort Lauderdale,
Florida.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):.): According to the Center For Research
nd Public Policy, and Business Residential Satisfaction Survey of City of Miami Beach residents in
009, indicated that their three top most important areas of for the City of Miami Beach to address in
n effort to improve public safety throughout the City is Preventing Crime 44.9%, Enforcing Traffic
aws 36.1% and Increasin Visibili of Police in Nei hborhoods 32.4%.
Issue:
Shall the Commission adopt this Resolution?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The City of Miami Beach and the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida because of the existing and
continuing possibility of the occurrence of law enforcement problems and other natural and man-made
conditions which are or are likely to be beyond the control, personnel, equipment or facilities of the
Miami Beach Police Department or the of Fort Lauderdale Police Departments believe that it is
beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23, Florida
Statu'~s.
The Mutual Aid Agreement will allow for the sharing of law enforcement resources and the rendering of
assistance both during routine and intensive law enforcement situations.
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this Resolution and authorize the signing
of the Mutual Aid Agreement that will allow for the sharing of law enforcement resources.
r~avisvey wara Recommenaatwn:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
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Financial Impact Summary:
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Michael Gruen, Manager
Planning and Research A
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Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
Carlos E. Noriega, Chief
Miami Beac¢~ Police
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MEMO #
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manag
DATE: July 14, 2010
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER, AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A
VOLUNTARY COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING,
OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE CITY OF FORT
LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach and City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida because of the existing and
continuing possibility of the occurrence of law enforcement problems and other natural and
man-made conditions which are or are likely to be beyond the control, personnel, equipment
or facilities of the' Miami Beach Police Department or the Fort Lauderdale, Police
Departments believe that it is beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as
authorized by Chapter 23, Florida Statures.
The Mutual Aid Agreement will allow for the sharing of law enforcement resources and the
rendering of assistance both during routine and intensive law enforcement situations.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this Resolution and authorize
the signing of the Mutual Aid Agreement that will allow for the sharing of law enforcement
reso ces. ~'I~~
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